Peer Support Specialist

2 days ago

ŌtaraPapatoetoe, New Zealand Wise Group Full time
  • Permanent, full-time + Sunday - Thursday + Awake Night shift
  • Based in Papatoetoe + Wise Group Discount app and more
  • Use your lived experience to support guests on their journey to well-being

Bring your lived experience with mental health and/or addiction to
inspire our Tāngata Whaiora in their recovery journey.

Pathways | Mō
mātou
As a leading
mental health and addiction service in Aotearoa, we empower individuals to live
full lives in their communities. At Pathways we truly value Lived and Living
Experience.

The practice
of Peer Support brings a unique approach to wellbeing grounded in the core
values of Mutuality, Experiential Knowledge, Self-determination, Participation,
Equity, Hope and Wellbeing.

Our
commitment to personalised support is reflected in our 'whatever it takes'
wairua (spirit).

The Benefits | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou

  • Access to monthly Co-Learning (Peer Supervision sessions) and coaching
  • Professional development opportunities including Kia Mataara
  • Increased
    Employer Kiwisaver contribution
  • Fifth
    week Annual Leave
  • Paid
    Wellbeing Days (2 days a year)
  • HealthNow
    Payment Card - $250 per year to support Health and Wellbeing for you and
    your whanau
  • Perk
    & Perk Plus discount app
  • Holiday
    programme asssistance

The Role | Mō tēnei tūranga mahi 
You will be reporting to the Team Coach and joining our Pathways
Auckland peer-led support team, this is a service that is an alternative to
hospital admission and can house up to 12 tāngata whai ora, working in a team
of Peer Support Specialists – all with a common purpose to support people
navigating experiences with mental distress and/or addiction.

This is a permanent full-time role.  You will be working Sunday - Thursday, 11pm – 7:30am.
Based in Papatoetoe, Auckland.

What You'll Be Doing I  Ngā mahi ka
mahia e koe:

  • Intentionally drawing on your Lived or Living Experience to support others on their recovery journey
  • Using your Peer training and upholding Peer competencies/values
  • Supporting acute tāngata whai ora who are staying at Tupu Ake as an alternative to being in hospital on the awake night shift
  • Supporting all aspects of tāngata whai ora's recovery during their stay at respite

You | Mōu:  
We would love to hear from Peers who are at a place on their
wellbeing journey where they are ready to support others on their journeys.

You'll also have:

  • Kia Mataara, Peer Employment Training or Intentional Peer Support Training
  • Level 4 Certificate in Health and Wellbeing or intention to commence training within three months
  • Knowledge of, and demonstrable commitment to, the principles of the Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Closing Date: Wednesday, 26th November 2025. Please note, this role may close early if a
suitable candidate is found.

Position Description:

Contact: Joe Bishop, Team Coach Peer on if
you have any questions

For further information, visit our website

Pathways is committed to
healthy lifestyles and actively supports a smoke free environment. We encourage
people with lived experience of mental illness & addictions to apply.

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